The Mets (30-35) lost to the Nationals (40-26) by a score of 8-3 in game the first matchup of a four-game set. Pitching Robert Gsellman took the ball in this one and struggled as he gave up the most runs in his major league career. He gave up a line drive home run in the first inning to Bryce Harper. The second inning started off poorly when Jose Reyes couldn’t field a grounder cleanly and...
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Las Vegas 51s (26-39) 13, Sacramento River Cats (24-39) 2 Box Score Matt Reynolds 3B: 1 for 3, 3 Runs, HR, RBI, 2 BB, .302/.385/.415 Amed Rosario SS: 2 for 5, 2 Runs, HR, 2 RBI, .338/.379/.504 Kevin Plawecki C: 3 for 5, 3 Runs, 2B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .317/.348/.561 The ball was really flying in this Vegas last night. The 51s hit five home runs in their rout of Sacramento. Kevin Plawecki looked like...
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After taking college southpaw David Peterson in the first round on Monday, the New York Mets selected high school infielder Mark Vientos with their second round pick of the 2017 MLB Draft. Vientos, who attended American Heritage High School in Plantation, FL, is a raw prospect but has a lot of potential. His power is very projectable with a large frame and room for more strength. He was ranked...
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The MLB Draft starts today! The Mets have the 20th overall pick and there are a host of options for the Mets to consider. Keith Law of ESPN released his latest mock draft for insiders on Sunday Morning. He has the Mets selecting LSU righty Alex Lange. Law writes, “The Mets have been attached to a few college bats, though I think they would take Lange or Nate Pearson over Logan Warmoth if all...
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Las Vegas 51s (25-38) 5, Tacoma Rainiers (34-27) 4 Box Score Brandon Nimmo RF: 1-for-4, BB, K Amed Rosario SS: 1-for-3, Run Josh Rodriguez LF: 3-for-4, 2 Runs, 2B, 2 HR, 3 RBI The 51s were initially trailing in this game 3-1, but a four-run sixth changed all that. Rodriguez was an integral part of today’s game with two home runs. He now has eight on the season. His second homer was a two-run...
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